HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013-30a Urging MDC Mayor to take emergency action to remove cyclists from Bear Cut Bridge vehicular traffic lanes during constrRESOLUTION NO. 2013-30a
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, URGING THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR TO TAKE EMERGENCY
ACTION TO REMOVE CYCLISTS FROM BEAR CUT
BRIDGE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC LANES DURING
CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County has commenced repairs/reconstruction of the Bear Cut
Bridge (the "Bridge") within the area of Rickenbacker Causeway/Key Biscayne; and
WHEREAS, the work has necessitated temporary closure and realignment of traffic lanes
along the Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the current configuration of the drive lanes provide for the sharing of lanes by
both motor vehicles and cyclists in a use knows as "ShareO," and
WHEREAS, the ShareO use creates a dangerous and hazardous condition on the Bridge for
cyclists, pedestrians and motorists; and
WHEREAS, to protect the health, safety, welfare and lives of the cyclists and all users of
the Bridge, the Village Council believes there must be a complete and absolute separation between
cyclists and motor vehicles on the Bridge during the period of construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. Each of the above stated recitals are hereby adopted,
confirmed and incorporated herein.
Section 2. County Action. The Village Council urges the Mayor of Miami -Dade County
to immediately take all steps necessary to eliminate the ShareO operation/condition on the Bridge
and during construction permanently segregate and remove the cyclists from the motor vehicle traffic
lanes through all legal means available, including, if necessary, the use solid barrier walls. The
Mayor is further urged to take all other measures necessary to implement the intent of this
Resolution.
Section 3. Notice. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to immediately deliver a copy
of this Resolution to the Miami -Dade County Mayor and all members of the Miami -Dade County
Commission.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of August, 201
TA H. ALVAREZ, MMC, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIEN
VILLAGE ATTO
Y
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MA O' RANKLIN CAPLAN